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2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

57,324 mi
Last recorded57,324 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 HKT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 57,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear and multiple cuts on outer edges 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear and multiple cuts on outer edges 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall starting to perish 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 57,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear and multiple cuts on outer edges 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear and multiple cuts on outer edges 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall starting to perish 235-55-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive all under engine and tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 54,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer walls starting to show signs of perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer walls starting to show signs of perishing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 52,295 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 50,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,977 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,803 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 44,702 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 44,702 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,258 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 42,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 37,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,249 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 28,946 miles

O/s/f tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 28,939 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/s/f tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 25,766 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,808 miles

Advise:front brake pads getting low

Advise:rear brake pads low

Fail 8 Nov 2010 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,003 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 18,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,029 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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500 HKT is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 500 HKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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500 HKT is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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